That's all from us today

To mark your card, we’ll be live at Hull city’s training ground Thursday morning for Nigel Adkins’ first press conference of the new season.

We’ll leave you with today’s headlines.

Hull City midfielder Dan Batty is hoping for a big season

Hull City manager Nigel Adkins following the pre-season friendly match at North Ferriby

Oliver Norwood of Brighton & Hove Albion

Nigel Adkins in pre-season

Markus Henriksen of Hull City (Image: Focus )

20:22

CSKA Moscow announce Abel Hernandez signing

Abel Hernandez has officially completed his move to Russian side CSKA Moscow, announced tonight on their Twitter feed.

19:58

Swanny has his say

Ahead of the new Championship season starting on Friday evening, with Hull City making their bow on Monday at home to Aston Villa, Peter Swan takes a look at the talking points surrounding the Tigers.

Victor Adeboyejo of Barnsley is challenged by Dan Batty (left) and Jarrod Bowen of Hull City

17:57

De Wijs talks his Tigers move and opportunity

I wanted something new, something fresh. I am young and hungry and I wanted to follow my ambition. This is the perfect way to meet those ambitions.

Hull City's Dutch defender Jordy de Wijs (Image: Hull City)

15:52

Here's what Henriksen told us about his new role

Markus Henriksen of Hull City (Image: Focus )

15:22

Markus Henriksen will captain Hull City this season

The Norwegian has worn the armband throughout the summer and has been given the role on a full-time basis by Nigel Adkins this season.

Congratulations, Markus!

14:44

Aston Villa have hit a new low with this one

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Andre Moreira, who joins on a season-long loan.

The keeper is expected to challenge for the number one spot, which is currently vacant following the departure of Sam Johnstone.

13:59

We want to hear from you!

The new Championship season is almost upon us and up and down the country fans are making their predictions about the campaign to come.

As such, we want to know what you think. Where do you think City will finish this season? Who will be promoted? Relegated? And who are you backing to stand out in black and amber.

Hull City manager Nigel Adkins following the pre-season friendly match at North Ferriby

Simply follow the link below and we’ll publish the results in the days preceding the City’s season opener against Aston Villa.

13:04

Chelsea loanee Todd Kane aiming high as he looks to prove he's worthy of a long-term deal

In the spring of 2016, Todd Kane could see the door to Chelsea’s first-team finally creaking open.

A successful season on loan with Dutch club NEC Nijmegen had taught a young dog old tricks and Antonio Conte, appointed head coach that April, was making plans to hand Kane a Premier League debut.

Three weeks after Conte’s arrival, however, came the setback that will almost certainly lead to Kane’s exit from Stamford Bridge when his contract expires next summer.

Todd Kane of Hull City (Image: Focus)

A 2-0 defeat away to Zwolle in the Eredivisie saw the right-sided defender suffer a dreadfully-timed cruciate ligament injury.

All of the following season, one that ended with Chelsea lifting the Premier League title, was missed and only when heading back out on loan 12 months ago, this time to FC Groningen, did Kane return to competitive football.

Windows of opportunity can be short-lived at a giant such as Chelsea. If Kane did not know that before, he certainly does now as he bids to prove he is worthy of a long-term future with Hull City.

The star of Hull City’s summer has undoubtedly been Brazilian playmaker Evandro, who will almost certainly start behind the striker in City’s opening game against Aston Villa.

Evandro’s struggles in East Yorkshire since arriving from Porto in January 2017 have been well documented. A wretched run of injuries has seen the midfielder make just 19 league appearances for the Tigers, giving City fans just brief glimpses of his true ability, but as the new season approaches he finds himself at the forefront of Nigel Adkins’ thoughts.

Working hard over the summer on his fitness, Evandro has had the effect a new signing would for the club over the summer, instilling much needed optimism in attack areas and pulling the strings, particularly against Newcastle United and Rochdale.

If he can keep fit the 31-year-old will almost certainly nail down the attacking midfielder spot in the side, keeping Jon Toral and Jackson Irvine at arm’s length.

Evandro of Hull City (Image: Focus )

10:52

Hull City see another bid rejected for Brighton's Oliver Norwood

Hull City have seen a second bid rejected for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Oliver Norwood, according to reports.

With just eight days remaining to do their business, City are about to enter the final week of the transfer window with a squad still in desperate need of reinforcements, particularly in centre-midfield.

Oliver Norwood of Brighton & Hove Albion

However, according to Sky Sports, the Tigers have seen another bid rebuffed for Northern Ireland international Norwood, who is not expected to be part of Chris Hughton’s plans and is free to leave the Amex Stadium this summer.

09:36

Dan Batty ready to prove Leeds United wrong as he steps into Hull City spotlight

If Dan Batty gets the nod from Nigel Adkins to start Hull City’s Championship curtain raiser against Aston Villa on Monday night, there should be cause for a few regrets to simmer at Leeds United.

Five years ago Batty was shown the door his boyhood club after being deemed unworthy of a scholarship at Elland Road. Too small and not strong enough was the blunt assessment.

“I’d to think they’re looking at me and thinking they’ve made a mistake,” said Batty as he counts down the days to a new season.

Hull City midfielder Dan Batty is hoping for a big season

The 20-year-old midfielder, recently described as “first class” by head coach Nigel Adkins, wants to make this his big year.

07:57

Adkins on his highlights of the summer

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How the pundits see it

Milinkovic keen to start in Villa opener

David Milinkovic is confident he can hit the ground running when the Championship season gets underway as he eyes up a lead role in Hull City’s opener at home to Aston Villa.

Milinkovic is one of six new faces to arrive at the KCOM Stadium this summer after the winger secured a £200,000 move from Genoa last month.

A first taste of English football awaits the 24-year-old following past experiences in France, Serbia and Italy, but it was a season-long loan at SPL side Hearts last term that has convinced Milinkovic he is ready to enjoy a flying start.

I am very excited to start the new season with this club. I have always wanted to play in England and this is my chance.

I feel I am ready for this challenge after last season. English football is a lot like Scottish football. The passion, the supporters, the style of play. English football is a higher level with better players but I am ready.

City miss out on Skalak

Hull City target and Brighton and Hove Albion winger Jiri Skalak said to have undergone a medical at Millwall yesterday, according to reports.

The Tigers have seen a bid rejected for Skalak by the Premier League outfit this summer, as Nigel Adkins continues his hunt for a reinforcements in wide positions.

However, with just over a week remaining of the transfer window, it seems City will be forced to look elsewhere as the Czech winger appears destined for a move to South London and the Den.